Dr Lance A. Karp

Dr. Lance A. Karp is a leader in the dental profession. Originally from New York City, he moved to Florida while in grade school with his parents and brother. As a child he always knew that he wanted to help people and enhance their health. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. After dental school he successfully completed a residency program in Advanced Dentistry at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. While at UF, he was tapped into Florida Blue Key and inducted into the University of Florida Hall of Fame. Committed to providing excellence in dentistry, he and his best friend Dr. Douglas Fabiani founded the Sarasota Dental Group in 2001. They use state of the art dental technology and their advanced education to provide the highest quality treatment in a caring and compassionate manor. Dr. Karp often says that he would not provide a dental procedure to one of his patients that he would not want in his own mouth; and he believes strongly in keeping up to date with the most current knowledge in the field of dentistry. He has distinguishing himself professionally by successfully completing thousands of hours of quality continuing education which allows for a better patient experience. He continues to fine tune his dental education in the areas of cosmetic, restorative, occlusion, pediatrics, geriatrics, and implants through completion of numerous continuing education courses. He has successfully completed curriculums with the Seattle Study Club, Misch Implant Institute, and Dawson Academy. Dr. Karp has been awarded Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry, International Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the American College of Dentists. These are the highest credentials awarded in our profession, an accomplishment that only a small percentage of dentists achieve. Outside the office, Dr. Karp dedicates time to his community, profession, and advanced education. He serves as President Elect for the West Coast Dental Association, a component of the American Dental Association. He served on the executive board of the Sarasota County Dental Association for five years culminating with a term as President. He also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Sarasota County Sheriffs Activities League which is a local non profit working to help at risk youth locally. He is a Trustee at New College of Florida, a member of the University of Florida National Alumni Association Board of Directors, Sarasota Gator Club Regional Director, UF College of Dentistry Strategic Planning Committee, and the Manatee Technical College Dental Assisting Program.